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SHARKS SWARM our boat (so we SWIM with them!) Ep 275

February 22, 2024 · 24 min · 286K views

What this video covers

The crew of the 52-foot catamaran Zatara anchors in a protected cove in the Bahamas to wait out a week of 25-to-30-knot winds.3:23 While anchored, the family engages in kiteboarding and scuba diving, including a swim with lemon sharks near a tidal inlet.6:50 The crew monitors weather conditions using PredictWind, noting that the gusty winds coming over the island hills complicate kiteboarding conditions.10:57 During the stay, the vessel experiences a raw water hose leak in the engine’s siphon tube, which the crew repairs to prevent saltwater backflow.19:11 The crew also reports that the sailing vessel SV Aquarius lost both masts during an Atlantic crossing and required fuel assistance from other boaters to complete the transit.17:36 The family continues to manage onboard systems, including a scuba compressor for tank refills, while maintaining their routine of filming and responding to audience comments.20:52

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